Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flight Lieutenant

Unit:

No. 419 (Moose) Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force

Awarded on:

August 15th, 1944

Flight Lieutenant Bedford has completed 37 night operations against the enemy. For the past two months he has carried out his duties as Signals Leader of this squadron in a remarkably capable fashion and he has at all times shown great determination to operate against the enemy at every available opportunity. I consider that this officer's continuous gallantry and inspired leadership which he has shown fully merits the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
The Officer Commanding, RCAF Station Middleton St.George, added (19 May 1944):
Flight Lieutenant Bedford is a most energetic and enthusiastic member of aircrew. He has devoted himself to inspiring confidence and perfection in operation to newer operators. His recent application to continue operational flying after completing his second tour is an example of his keenness and the fact that his unit is loathe to lose him shows the high esteem in which he is held. Recommend most favourable consideration of the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
On 20 May 1944 the Air Officer Commanding, No.6 Group (Air Vice-Marshal C.M. McEwen) added his comments:
This officer's record is outstanding for determination and skill during a log period of operations. I concur in the above remarks and I recommend the Non-Immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.